theNextBigWriter
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Site News, Announcements, and UpdatesCheck here for news of changes, enhancements, and other important information about the site. |
272 | 5040 | 05-07-2012 14:10:29 by j l mo |
Introduce YourselfNew to the site? Here's a chance to say hello to everyone. Don't be shy, we're a welcoming group. |
1037 | 11848 | Today 01:46:33 by worldbeat99 |
Your Writing
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The Strongest Start Novel CompetitionLearn more about the Strongest Start Novel Competition 2009. Exchange ideas with other writers on crafting the most compelling three opening chapters. |
62 | 664 | 05-22-2012 17:06:51 by RaphiHails |
Book MarketingThe place for writers to discuss the best ways to market and promote their books. |
134 | 1399 | 05-21-2012 18:46:13 by cliffwill88 |
TheNextBigWriter's Brown Bag LunchThe place to ask published writers, agents, publishers, publicists, lawyers, and more your questions about the business and art of writing. |
15 | 227 | 05-22-2012 13:40:15 by worldbeat99 |
Recommended WorkUse this space to recommend the writing of others. |
858 | 5720 | Yesterday 17:29:02 by deb |
Writing Contests, Challenges, Prompts, and GamesNeed some inspiration to get started? We'll post prompts and challenges on a regular basis to help keep you writing. |
320 | 10292 | 05-21-2012 01:16:05 by maxkeanu |
Beta ReadersThe place to find readers willing to take a peek at your manuscript. |
36 | 315 | 02-15-2012 16:24:44 by Lucy Rice |
Writing Tips and AdviceAsk the community for help with something you are writing. |
602 | 6506 | Yesterday 17:36:29 by cliffwill88 |
Novel WritingA discussion on all things related to novel writing. Ask questions, share your tips and tricks, and discuss what process has worked for you. This forum supports a series of articles published by TheNextBigWriter on the novel writing process. |
262 | 3665 | 05-20-2012 09:12:21 by thesilentone |
Ask the ExpertNeed the help of an expert for something you are writing? Ask the question and see if anyone on the site with that expertise can answer it. |
466 | 4844 | 05-22-2012 18:20:13 by maxkeanu |
Reviewing TipsAsk questions and offer advice on the best way to provide feedback. |
163 | 2990 | 05-18-2012 07:10:42 by brosna11 |
Getting PublishedA discussion on how to get published, where to get published, and anything else related to getting paid for your work. |
253 | 1654 | 02-21-2012 20:24:31 by John Byram |
Self PublishingThe place to discuss self publishing. |
38 | 264 | 05-16-2012 08:00:04 by TirzahLaughs |
Useful links and articlesSubmit and discuss useful writing links and articles. |
64 | 343 | 05-22-2012 23:30:31 by Adrian Lankford |
Success StoriesLet us know about your writing successes - writing awards, publishing contracts, bestseller lists. We're especially interested in hearing about stories that have been posted and reviewed on theNextBigWriter. |
367 | 4529 | Today 00:33:35 by brosna11 |
The Strongest Start Novel Competition - 2008Post your questions about the Strongest Start Novel Competition 2008 as well as exchange ideas with other writers on crafting the most compelling opening chapters. |
9 | 110 | 05-09-2011 10:32:57 by william short |
Writing Groups
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NaNoWriMoThe place to discuss your NaNoWriMo project with other members. |
60 | 975 | 12-04-2011 04:00:20 by TirzahLaughs |
Memoir/Creative Nonfic GroupA group dedicated to memoir and creative non fiction. |
48 | 603 | 05-10-2012 16:32:45 by Gail McNally |
All About RomanceA forum for writers of romantic suspense and general romance. |
63 | 1597 | 05-14-2012 01:14:13 by cliffwill88 |
Fantasy, Paranormal, and Horror Writer's CircleA forum where writers of these and related genres can conjure ideas, develop "craft," and slash word counts. |
286 | 13758 | 05-16-2012 01:44:38 by cliffwill88 |
The Young Adult and "Crossover" Genre Writing Exchange.A forum dedicated to those writing in the ever-changing YA and emerging "Crossover" genres. These genres are as surprising and dynamic as the audience they seek to entertain.(Moderated by D.L. Rankin, penang) |
63 | 1081 | 05-20-2012 01:22:35 by TessB |
PoetryA group that meets to discuss and review poetry.(Moderated by jpb2ndchance) |
138 | 2221 | 05-22-2012 19:06:26 by jpb2ndchance |
Short StoriesDiscuss the writing and reading short stories. |
32 | 564 | 05-19-2012 17:22:04 by brosna11 |
Urban/Dark Fantasy(Moderated by maryapryl) |
8 | 54 | 04-24-2012 18:12:31 by Cate Carpenter |
Battered Writer's Syndrome ShelterSupportive and validating comments only. No flaming. No naming. Counseling and mutual support for wounded egos, painful reviews, writers block, insensitive spouses, etc... |
117 | 2145 | 04-22-2012 13:18:42 by dagnee |
Society of Non Serious AuthorsA group for humor writers.(Moderated by HavePenWillScribble) |
41 | 567 | 09-18-2011 16:43:45 by fooky |
Sci-fi and other Speculative FictionFocusing on all the subgenres of science fiction: hard, soft/sociological, apocalyptic/holocaust/post-apocalyptic, cyberpunk, steampunk, slipstream, space opera, military, fantasci, alternate worlds, time travel, near-future, and humorous.(Moderated by Kydd Dustyn) |
49 | 209 | 05-18-2012 15:36:32 by Kydd Dustyn |
The CloudA forum to discuss The Cloud Contest and Novel Project.(Moderated by Odin Roark) |
10 | 84 | 06-16-2011 10:59:41 by Kydd Dustyn |
General
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Nonsense CafeA place to unwind and talk about anything sensical or not. Keep it civil or the cafe will be shut down. |
328 | 17294 | Yesterday 20:28:10 by vern |
Writing tools and servicesThe place for members to post information about interesting writing tools and services. Please note: Advertising spam will be deleted. |
40 | 135 | 02-07-2012 17:47:06 by mishmont |
Books and ReadingLooking for a good book? Maybe you're reading one and want to recommend it. |
152 | 1064 | Yesterday 15:54:38 by kraptonite |
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